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BMO Private Bank announced today that Matt Miller has been promoted to President, Western U.S. In this role, he will be responsible for the strategic development and delivery of wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals, family-owned businesses, endowments and foundations throughout the Western U.S.

Miller has nearly 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined the organization in 2009 as Managing Director. During this time, he was responsible for organizing the western regional hub office and recruiting many of its senior managers and advisors.

“Matt is an ideal fit for this position. He is passionate about guiding his clients and helping them achieve their financial goals,” said Terry Jenkins, President and CEO, BMO Private Bank, U.S. “He leads by example, is focused on excellence and motivates his teams to success. We are confident the Western region will achieve even greater success in the years to come.”

Miller is headquartered at BMO Private Bank’s Scottsdale location, which also serves as the hub of Western regional operations. He will oversee a team of 75 financial professionals located in Arizona, Utah and Washington.

A fourth-generation Arizonan, Miller is an active leader in local business and civic communities. He currently serves on the board of directors for Teach for America Arizona, Valley of the Sun United Way Financial Stability Council and volunteers regularly at JAG (Jobs for Arizona Graduates). He previously served on the board of the University Medical Center in Tucson for 12 years. Miller earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from the University of Arizona.

“This is an exciting time to lead an organization that is poised for significant growth,” said Miller. “The caliber of our team is second to none, and our clients benefit from industry-leading planning tools that enable us to provide the best in financial planning and analysis.”

BMO Private Bank has Arizona locations in Scottsdale, Phoenix and Tucson. For more information about services and operations, visit www.bmoprivatebank.com.

David Erhart, First Solar

David Erhart serves as a marketing communications specialist for First Solar, the largest thin film solar company in the world. In this role he oversees a range of activities, including global inquiry handling, brand research, and competitive analysis. Mr. Erhart also manages a cross-functional marketing team whose members are based in the U.S. and Europe. He has participated in numerous renewable energy conferences and trade shows.

Prior to joining First Solar, Mr. Erhart was an account coordinator for REISTER, one of the largest independent advertising and PR firms in the Western U.S. While there, he supported the company’s largest client, wrote numerous press releases, and conducted in-depth market research and analysis. Mr. Erhart was also employed as a unit marketing director by Chick-fil-A, where he built relationships with businesses, schools, and pharmaceutical representatives in a successful effort to increase location sales and community support.

Mr. Erhart holds a B.S. in marketing from Arizona State’s W. P. Carey School of Business.

Topic: An Arizona Success Story, First Solar: An overview of the world’s largest, thin film solar company.